Malleable

adjective/mal-ee-uh-bul/

Meaning

able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.

In context
Gold is highly malleable and often used in fine jewellery.

Remember it

Malleus is Latin for hammer — malleable metal can be hammered into new shapes.

Use it well

A science favourite for metals; figuratively, minds and plans can be malleable too.